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Managing Your Health
Between work, your social life, and other distractions (yes, that TV show you remember fondly from your childhood is on YouTube), it can be difficult to budget the time and money to keep seeing a doctor. Nonetheless, steps you can take to stay healthy now can pay off later. Here are some suggestions to help you manage your health.
Check ups
How often you need to go to the doctor depends on your age and any previous health problems you might have had. In general, even if you’re healthy, it can be useful to come in for a checkup once a year.
Dentists generally want to see people for cleanings twice a year. About.com has a list of reasons why it’s a good idea to see your dentist regularly and questions you can ask a new dentist. You might also need to see other specialists: women should see a gynecologist once a year, while anyone with skin moles should talk to their doctor about visiting a dermatologist twice a year.
Finding a health care professional
Finding a new doctor or dentist can be tricky, and your insurance requirements can make it even more so. Online review sites can be unreliable; you might have better luck asking for recommendations from friends or coworkers.
Once you get a name, you should be able to check the doctor’s status with your state’s medical licensing board; such board certifications are often searchable online by name. Then you can run the name through your insurance provider’s website to see if the doctor is in or out of network, which can affect the amount you have to pay.
Medical tests
The medical tests you need will also vary with your age and gender. Women will probably receive a Pap test once a year when younger, and then down to once every three years if they consistently test normally. Women can expect annual mammograms, and men checks for signs of prostate or colon cancer, as they age. You should have tests for blood pressure at least once a year, and cholesterol screenings less frequently.
You’ll also need to stay current with vaccines, as some need booster shots as you age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a schedule of vaccinations for adults. If you’re planning a trip abroad, check with the CDC or your doctor to see if other vaccinations are recommended for your travel destination.
When should you go to the doctor?
Finally, what if you’re actually feeling sick? Generally, you don’t need to go to a doctor unless your illness is prolonged (a fever that lasts more than two days, for example) or you’re expelling blood. If you need reassurance, call your doctor’s office and describe your symptoms.
One tactic that can help is discussing possible health problems with your doctor during an otherwise normal checkup; that way the doctor, and you, will have more information to judge whether a run-of-the-mill sickness might turn into something more serious.
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